by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/biology-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biology education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biology education degrees they offer, see the list below.
College Of The Ozarks tops our 2027 list of the best value biology education schools in Missouri. College Of The Ozarks is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Point Lookout. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,360. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from College Of The Ozarks generally make around $37,944. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Northwest Missouri State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,611 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $26,221 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $38,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biology education will find it at Evangel University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,548. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $30,175. Biology Education graduates of Evangel University earn a median of $34,872 early in their careers. Set against $30,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Southwest Baptist University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #4 spot this year. Southwest Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bolivar. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,566. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $25,762. Biology Education graduates of Southwest Baptist University earn a median of $49,135 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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